The Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), has confirmed that its airstrikes have destroyed terrorists’ hideouts.
The airstrikes also foiled a planned attack on Eid celebrations in the state.
The Director Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Air commodore Ehimen Ejodame in a statement said the airstrikes were conducted between June 5th and 6th 2025.
According to the statement, NAF, under Operation Hadin Kai, decimated key Boko-Haram hideouts at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia in Southern Tumbuns.
It says that NAF acting on credible intelligence targeted terrorists structures being used for storage, coordination, and for delivering direct hits and crippling planned attacks, aimed at disrupting the Eid Celebrations across the state.
The statement add that the battle damage assessments confirmed the neutralization of several terrorists and the destruction of key logistics structures. The pre-emptive action underscored the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to safeguarding civilian lives and supporting national security objectives,” it states.
